The Treehouse Villas at Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort are undergoing their first hard goods renovation, and Walt Disney Imagineering has shared an early look at what guests can expect. The update touches on furniture, decor, appliances, and character artwork throughout the freestanding villas. All 60 units are scheduled to receive the refresh, with work expected to continue through January 2027.
For Disney Vacation Club members and guests who have stayed in these one-of-a-kind elevated villas, the renovation represents a meaningful upgrade to spaces that have not seen this kind of change since the buildings opened.
What Walt Disney Imagineering Has Shared So Far
Walt Disney Imagineering posted early images on social media giving the public a first look at the updated interior design. The images show a refreshed living space with new furniture and updated appliances, along with changes to the color palette used throughout the unit.
The update is described as a refinement rather than a complete reinvention. The overall character of the Treehouse Villas, including the nature-inspired setting and the sense of being elevated among the trees, appears to remain intact. What has changed is the quality and presentation of the interiors, bringing them more in line with current DVC design standards.
Disney uses a structured design process for projects like this. The team starts with a virtual model of the refreshed space, then builds a functional model using one of the actual rooms before rolling out changes across all units. That approach helps designers finalize details before committing to a full property-wide rollout.
Updated Decor and New Character Artwork
One of the more notable design choices in the renovation is the integration of Disney character artwork. According to Disney, the design team reviewed 100 years of Disney animation archives to identify characters that would feel appropriate in a treehouse-like setting. Both bedrooms shown in the early images feature new wall art with character-specific surrounds.
This kind of thematic approach to artwork is common in DVC renovations, but the archive research gives the Treehouse Villas a more deliberate and place-specific feel. The characters chosen are meant to feel like they belong in the forest environment rather than being placed there generically.
The overall color palette has also been updated. While the early images do not show every detail, the living space appears warmer and more cohesive than the previous version.
Furniture, Appliances, and Sleeping Arrangements
The living area has been equipped with new furniture, and kitchen appliances have been updated as part of the refresh. These are practical improvements that guests will notice during their stay, especially for longer visits where the kitchen gets regular use.
One thing that has not changed is the sleeping setup. The pull-out sofa bed has been retained in the updated design. There is no sign of the pull-down Murphy-style beds that have appeared in renovations at other Disney Vacation Club properties. For guests who were hoping the Treehouse Villas would adopt that setup, the early images suggest it is not part of this particular refresh.
The pull-out sofa is a standard sleeping option in DVC villas and is familiar to most members. Whether Murphy beds will eventually be considered for future updates is not known at this time.
What Has Not Been Shown Yet
The early images from Walt Disney Imagineering focused on the living space and both bedrooms. The room that currently contains bunk beds was not shown clearly in the preview. Neither bathroom was included in the shared images.
That leaves some questions unanswered for guests who are specifically curious about those areas. It is possible those spaces will be updated as well, but the current preview does not confirm one way or the other. More details may be released as the renovation progresses and additional units are completed.
Timeline and What to Expect During Your Stay
All 60 Treehouse Villas are expected to be updated between now and January 2027. Because the villas are freestanding structures rather than hotel-style rooms stacked in a single building, the renovation process involves working through each unit individually.
Guests booking Treehouse Villas in the coming months should be aware that some units may still be in the original configuration depending on how far the renovation has progressed at the time of their stay. If having an updated unit is important to you, it may be worth contacting Disney or your DVC guide closer to your travel date to check on availability of refreshed villas.
The rollout timeline also gives Disney Vacation Club members planning future trips a clear window for when the full updated inventory should be available.
Conclusion
The Treehouse Villas renovation at Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort represents a long-awaited hard goods update for one of Walt Disney World’s more unique accommodations. New furniture, appliances, a refreshed color palette, and character-inspired artwork drawn from Disney’s animation history all point to a more polished guest experience. With all 60 units set to be completed by January 2027, guests planning a future stay have a clearer picture of what to expect when they book.
Written by
Rachel Van Norman
Contributing Writer
Rachel fell deeply in love with all things Disney as a little girl. Now as a wife and a mother herself, she shares this Disney obsession with her son and everyone around her. From her love of princesses to eating all the Disney food, Rachel spends her time radiating Disney magic and keeping everyone up to date on Disney news.
